Table of contents for Issue 126 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

How long does it feel like we’ve been waiting for this moment?! The sun is shining, gardens are blooming, birds are chirping and… sewing machines are whirring. That’s right folks, we’re still sewing – whatever the weather! We’ve packed issue 126 with designs that are fun, bright and cheery enough to rival months of endless sun: just take a look at the saturated solids of Daisi Toegel’s vibrant cover quilt! Gaby Sartori and Ruby Star Society’s respective sausage dog and cat designs bring the smiles, Sarah Ashford’s blooming Dresden quilt presents everlasting flowers, and Zeïba Monod’s colour-crush cushion draws upon traditional West African mudcloth symbols in a sleek, modern way. Plus, as always, we have plenty of ways to put your treasured scraps to perfect use! It’s a scorcher. LovePatchworkandQuilting…

Desert dunes Is it just us or is it getting hot in here? Graphic landscape quilts are totally on trend right now and we can't get enough of this one by Donna of XOXSEW. This bold, nature-inspired design keeps things strikingly simple with a mountain range scene in warm tones. Plus, the pattern comes with options for three different variations: you can opt to include the sun in the sky in different placements to create a landscape that's uniquely yours. Find the Desert Dunes pattern at xoxsew.com Have you visited our website, gathered.how? Scan the QR code to get taken straight there – you'll find FREE projects, tutorials, templates, pattern corrections and much more! LIFE IN COLOUR This Colour Wheel enamel keychain is a must for any modern quilter's creative…

Picking a favourite fabric doesn’t come easy for Andover Fabrics designer Alison Glass. “Each [collection] represents different moments and emotions in my life, making them all special in their own way,” she says – but, if she absolutely had to pick, one special collection does come to mind… Lucky Penny, the first collection that the accomplished designer released, was born out of a trip through America organised by her husband as a birthday gift. On that formative trip, the intricate architectural detail of the cities they passed through sparked inspiration. “The stone and metalwork of the buildings became the foundation for my designs for that collection, and the process of creating Lucky Penny really confirmed that this was a positive direction to pursue.” Since then, Alison has gone on to…

GROW YOUR PATCHWORK CONFIDENCE WITH BEGINNER FRIENDLY TRADITIONAL PIECING YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (white): 2¼yds■ Fabric B (pink): 23/8yds■ Fabric C (low volume peach): 5/8yd■ Fabric D (blue): 5/8yd■ Fabric E (peach): ¼yd■ Fabric F (orange): ¼yd■ Fabric G (yellow): ¼yd■ Binding: 5/8yd■ Backing fabric: 4½yds■ Batting: 80in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 72in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Pattern assumes fabric is at least 42in wide.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ HST = Half-square Triangle.■ Fabric supplied by FIGO Fabrics (figofabrics.com). FABRICS USED All fabrics are from the Splendor collection by Pippa Shaw for FIGO Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut: ■ Twenty seven (27) 10½in squares.■ Twenty four…

FOR MORE STASH-BUSTING TIPS HEAD TO WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG USE UP SMALL PRINT SQUARES FROM YOUR STASH FOR THIS SUPER SCRAP-HAPPY SET! YOU WILL NEED Laptop cover ■ Blue and green fabrics: approx ½yd total■ Binding fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Batting: 14in x 34in■ Lining fabric: ½yd■ Snap fastener of your choice FINISHED SIZE ■ 14in x 10½in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Kate made this case to fit most standard laptops. However, you can adjust the size as needed to fit your own laptop, following the same method. You may need more fabric if you make a larger case. FABRIC USED Fabrics are…

BOM FOUR YOU WILL NEED To make all three (3) blocks: ■ Fabric D: ¼yd■ Fabric J: ¼yd■ Fabric K: ¼yd■ Fabric I (background): 3/8yd■ Twelve (12) copies each of Templates 1–3 (four per block) FINISHED SIZE ■ Block: 10in square (10½in square unfinished)■ Quilt: 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise stated.■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed.■ Press fabrics well before cutting.■ Press after sewing each seam.■ EPP = English Paper Piecing.■ RST = right sides together.■ A fat sixteenth is 9in x 11in.■ For EPP, you may want to use a slightly larger seam allowance (3/8in) to make it easier to fold the fabric over the edges.■ If you pre-cut all your background squares at the start of the quilt, you can…

Sandy Saengsuk Sandy isn’t just a pattern designer – she’s also a longarm quilting extraordinaire! Check out her summery Half-square Triangle quilt and mini on p44 Gaby Sartori Brazil-based Gaby combines her passion for design and sewing with cute FPP patterns. Head to p57 for her sweet sausage dog mini quilt with a foodie twist! Sara Fernandez Sara loves quilting with showstopping prints and teaching workshops to share her love of the craft! She pieced Ruby Star Society’s kitschy cat quilt on p30 Quilting is for everyone At Love Patchwork & Quilting, we want inclusivity to be at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to creating content that reflectsc and celebrates the diversity of the quilting community. Quilting is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, size, ability,…

QUILT AN EASY GRID OF STRAIGHT LINES TO ECHO THE BLOCKS ON THE QUILT TOP! YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (white): 11/8yds■ Fabric B (green): 5/8yd■ Fabric C (pink): ¾yd■ Fabric D (blue): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric E (yellow): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric F (orange): ¾yd■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Backing fabric: 3½yds■ Batting: 56in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 48in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Daisi used Quilters Dream Cotton Batting supplied by Quilters Dream (quiltersdreambatting.com).■ Fabric supplied by Robert Kaufman (robertkaufman.com). FABRICS USED Fabrics are all Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman, as follows: ■ Fabric A: White.■ Fabric B: Cypress.■ Fabric C: Candy Pink.■ Fabric…

THIS PIECED BACKGROUND IS A GREAT WAY TO SHOW OFF A HANDFUL OF QUIRKY PRINTS! YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (navy): 11/8yds■ Fabric B (teal): ½yd■ Fabric C (peach): 11/8yds■ Fabric D (light purple): ¾yd■ Fabric E (yellow): ¾yd■ Fabric F (dark purple): 3/8yd■ Fabric G (light yellow): 1½yds■ Batting: 68in square■ Backing fabric: 4yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ White embroidery thread for the cat faces■ Two (2) copies each of the Cat A and Cat B FPP Templates■ One (1) copy each of the Head, Ear, Tail and Yarn Ball Templates FINISHED SIZE ■ 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ FPP templates include seam allowance around the outer edges only. Other templates include seam allowances.■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed.■ Press fabrics…

What does self-care look like for you? It could be a hot bath, a good book, a brisk walk or a quick nap. Maybe an endorphin-pumping workout, or a calm baking session? For Meghan Buchanan of Then Came June, “self-care is prioritising the routines, rhythms and decisions that bring out the best and most honest version of yourself”. For Donna McLeod of XOXSEW, “it’s carving time and doing things for your mental, emotional and physical health”. In a fast-paced world full of clicks, alerts, deadlines and responsibilities, self-care has never been so important. Why we quilt Quilting makes up a huge part of The Hackney Quilter, Anna Wraith’s self-care toolkit, having been introduced to the craft while facing illness in her teens. “In a way, I [started quilting] for self-care.…

FOR MORE BEGINNER-FRIENDLY PROJECTS HEAD TO WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG EASY HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLE UNITS MAKE THIS A SIMPLE PATCHWORK DESIGN TO SEW YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (natural): ½yd■ Fabric B (lilac): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric C (yellow): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric D (grey): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric E (mid blue): 4in x 12in■ Fabric F (cobalt blue, binding fabric): ½yd■ Fabric G (print, includes lining fabric): ¾yd■ Cotton or wool batting: 42in square■ Heat resistant batting: 22in x 42in FINISHED SIZE ■ 7½in x 36in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, or as preferred.■ HST = Half-square Triangle.■ RST = right sides together.■ WS = wrong side.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Use a heat resistant batting, such as Insul-Bright. Follow…

1 Supersized Dresdens We know what you're thinking… is there anything better than lots of lovely little Dresden Plate blocks? We raise you: one GIANT Dresden! Use speedy strip piecing to stitch this jumbo show-stopping quilt by Lynne Goldsworthy. You can find the pattern in LP&Q issue 20, available as a digital edition on Zinio, Readly, Pocketmags and the LP&Q App. 2 Star power Allow your Dresdens to sparkle and shine with Megan Collins' Stars Above quilt! We love that this pattern includes three different versions so you can play around with placement on your modern Dresden stars and stripes. meganacollins.com 3 Dream in denim Need some upcycling inspo? Transform your wardrobe cast-offs with a statement Dresden block like Julie Phelps has done with this vintage denim shirt dress. Find…

FOR MORE DRESDEN PROJECTS HEAD TO WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG QUILT SIMPLE STRAIGHT LINES, OR WHY NOT SEW CONCENTRIC FLOWERS AROUND THE BLOCKS? YOU WILL NEED ■ White fabric: 11/8yds (includes binding)■ Twelve (12) print fabrics: one (1) fat quarter each■ 20in wide, lightweight fusible interfacing: 3yds■ Backing and binding fabric: 33/8yds■ Batting: 54in square■ One (1) copy each of the Dresden template and Circle template FINISHED SIZE ■ 48in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed.■ Templates include seam allowances, where necessary.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Press well after sewing each seam.■ Read pattern in full before you begin.■ Print fabrics supplied by Windham Fabrics (windhamfabrics.com). FABRICS USED ■ Prints are from the Anew collection…

EMBROIDERED MUDCLOTH DETAILS ADD EXTRA MEANING AND TEXTURE TO THE CUSHION YOU WILL NEED ■ Rainbow solids: seven (7) fat eighths■ Background and backing fabric: 1¼yds■ Accent and binding fabric: 3/8yd■ Batting: 26in square■ Black embroidery thread (optional) FINISHED SIZE ■ 22in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press fabrics well before cutting.■ Press seams open or to the side, as preferred.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ WS = wrong side.■ Press well after sewing each seam.■ This pattern assumes that the width of fabric is at least 42in. FABRICS USED ■ Cushion top fabrics are Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman.■ Binding and accent fabric is Essex Yarn Dyed Linen in Camel with Gold Metallic…

FOR MORE ANIMAL FPP HEAD TO WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG THIS PLAYFUL PROJECT WOULD MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO A CHILD'S BEDROOM! YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (black): one (1) fat sixteenth■ Fabric B (dark brown): one (1) fat sixteenth■ Fabric C (medium brown): one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric D (light brown): one (1) fat sixteenth■ Fabric E (orange): one (1) fat sixteenth■ Fabric F (yellow): one (1) fat sixteenth■ Fabric G (aqua): 1yd■ Binding fabric: ¼yd ■ Backing fabric: 22in square■ Batting: 22in square■ One (1) copy each of the Hot Dog templates Sections A–R FINISHED SIZE ■ 18in square NOTES ■ Press fabrics well before cutting.■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ FPP templates include seam allowance around the outer edges only.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ WST…

Scraps: what do you do with them and how do you manage them? Having a good storage system for scraps can really help you see what you have and therefore help you use them more. Once in a while, it's useful to spread your scraps out on the cutting table and cut out some useful sizes. By storing them in pre-cut shapes, it's easier to grab them for a project as and when they’re needed. HOW TO SEW WITH SCRAPS 1 To prepare fabrics for storage, Paula presses the scraps and then separates them into the following groups. ■ Larger pieces: if the piece is bigger than a fat sixteenth (approx 9in x 10in) then fold and store separately.■ Pieces suitable to be cut into squares.■ Strips: any long strips…